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Energy Audits, HERS Ratings & Heat Pump Guides: Page 2
Blower door tests, HERS ratings, the Massachusetts Stretch Code, heat pumps and ventilation: how to measure and improve a home’s performance.
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Duct Sealing: How Leaky Ducts Waste Heat and How to Fix Them
How leaky ducts in attics, basements and crawl spaces waste energy, how duct leakage is tested and the best ways to seal and insulate ducts.
ERV vs. HRV: Choosing Whole-House Ventilation for a Tight Home
ERV vs. HRV for Massachusetts homes: how balanced ventilation works, heat and moisture recovery and when a tight home needs one.
Infrared Thermal Imaging: Seeing Where Your House Loses Heat
How infrared thermal imaging finds missing insulation, air leaks and moisture in Massachusetts homes, when scans work best and what the images really show.
How Much Does a Home Energy Audit Cost? Free vs. Paid Options
What a home energy audit costs in Massachusetts, when the Mass Save® assessment is free, what paid audits and HERS ratings include, and which you need.
New Construction Insulation in Massachusetts: Passing Code and HERS
A builder’s guide to insulating new homes in Massachusetts: energy code, Stretch Code HERS targets, air sealing, inspections and choosing the right materials.
Insulation Inspections: What Inspectors and HERS Raters Check
What building inspectors and HERS raters check in Massachusetts insulation inspections: R-values, install grade, air sealing and fireblocking.
Electrifying Your Massachusetts Home: A Step-by-Step Roadmap
A practical roadmap for electrifying a Massachusetts home: weatherization first, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electrical capacity, solar and incentives.
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